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On September 7th, 2008, the mental health field lost a trailblazing researcher and clinician as he lost his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Dr. Israel Cuéllar made significant contributions to the study of acculturation including its importance in delivering appropriate mental health services to diverse populations. In particular, the construction of the Acculturation Scale for Mexican Americans-II (Cuéllar, Arnold, & Maldonado, 1995) has been and continues to be one of the most important instruments in the measurement of the acculturation process. It remains the most utilized instrument for measuring acculturation for Mexican Americans. For many of us in the mental health field, particularly those of us with an interest and passion to find ways to best serve the Latina/o population, he will remain an inspiration.

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Israel Cuellar Mexican American Acculturation ARSMA-II Chicana/o Psychology

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Cuéllar, I. (1978). The utilization of mental health facilities by Mexican Americans: A test of the underutilization hypothesis. Dissertation Abstracts International, 38, 7B, 3364-3365.

Cuéllar, I. (2007). My self-esteem and ALS. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/als/2007/09

Cuéllar, I. , Arnold, B. , & Maldonado, R. (1995). The acculturation rating scale for Mexican Americans-II (ARSMA-II): A revision of the original ARSMA scale. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Science, 17, 275-304.

Cuéllar, I. , Harris, L.C. , & Jasso, R. (1980). An acculturation scale for Mexican American normal and clinical populations. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Science , 2, 199-217.

Cuéllar, I. , & Paniagua, F.A. (2000). Handbook of multicultural mental health: Assessment and treatment of diverse populations. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

Cuéllar, I. , & Roberts, R.E. (1984). Psychological disorders among Chicanos. In J. L. Martinez, Jr. & R. H. Mendoza (Eds.), Chicano psychology (2nd ed., pp. 133-161). New York: Academic Press.

Dr. Israel Cuéllar (1946-2008)

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